New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised on Tuesday to forge a “new era of transparency” in the halls of a state government that has for decades been wrought by corruption, ethics scandals and a culture of sexual harassment that came front-and-center as all…
CNN is at Kabul’s airport watching evacuations. Here’s what we are seeing
The Biden administration’s evacuation efforts in Afghanistan have gained considerable momentum in recent days, now far exceeding the initial daily goals after a chaotic and disjointed start.
Herschel Walker files to run for Senate in Georgia
Herschel Walker, the former University of Georgia football star, filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday to run for Senate in Georgia, months after former President Donald Trump publicly encouraged his longtime friend to campaig…
House passes bill named after John Lewis that strengthens Voting Rights Act
The House is voting Tuesday on a bill to increase the power of the federal government and racial minorities to block or challenge election rules they find discriminatory.
Lawmakers push Biden to extend August 31 Afghanistan withdrawal deadline
Lawmakers from both parties pressed top Biden national security officials at a classified briefing Tuesday to extend the August 31 deadline for the US military to evacuate Americans and vulnerable Afghans from Afghanistan.
DOJ offers plea deal to Capitol rioter who wore ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt
The Justice Department has offered a plea deal to the US Capitol rioter who wore a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt, prosecutors said Tuesday at a court hearing.
Pentagon acknowledges ‘terrible’ conditions at Qatar base temporarily housing Afghan evacuees
The Pentagon acknowledged Tuesday that there had been “some terrible conditions” at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar where the US military has temporarily stationed thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan as they relocate people leaving the country.
SCOTUS gave Trump leeway on executive actions. Biden wants the same treatment
The Biden administration faces two major confrontations with the Supreme Court this week, as the justices weigh requests related to the Covid moratorium on evictions and the termination of a Trump practice that forced migrants seeking US asylum to stay…
FAA probing whether Boeing employees are being pressured on safety issues
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether Boeing employees who are supposed to flag safety problems with aircraft are being pressured by the company not to raise concerns, according to a letter the agency sent to the aircraft maker.
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Biden keeps Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw from Afghanistan as evacuations accelerate
The heads of the world’s leading democracies plan on Tuesday to discuss whether or when they should jointly recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government, western officials familiar with the planning told CNN.